A Later Roman Mottled jasper "Magical" Gemstone for Alimonius Plebeius

carved in intaglio with an abbreviated “Wing” Formation Magic Square of Greek vowels

 

Height: 27.8 mm.     (1 1/16 in.)

Width: 20.9 mm     (0 13/16 in.)

 

ex: a private American collection

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#5394

 

Published: 

Antiquarium Ltd.; Ancient Treasures XIV (New York, 2016) p.35

 

 

Comparanda:

 

Michel, Simone ; Die Magischen Gemmen im Britischen Museum v.1-2 (London, 2001) pp.303-304, no.496